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It's a Girl! The National Aquarium Welcomes a New Dolphin Calf

It's a Girl! The National Aquarium Welcomes a New Dolphin Calf

It's a special time—a new dolphin calf was born at the National Aquarium! Jade gave birth to a healthy calf on Wednesday, March 10. After a week of close observations of the new dolphin calf, our trainers have confirmed that it’s a girl!

Quiet Dolphin Shows
The Amphitheater has reopened and visitors are invited to enjoy quiet dolphin shows, and may catch a glimpse of the baby as she surfaces with her mother for a breath of air.

Additional Information
Read more about the new calf and watch a video of the birth on the Aquarium's blog.

Our Ocean Planet

The New Dolphin Show

Welcome to Our Ocean Planet

As seen from above, Earth is one watery world and home to some remarkable creatures. The new dolphin show, Our Ocean Planet, explores the depths of these waters by exploring a dolphin's world.

All of the water on Earth is connected. Even the water in your neighborhood is, ultimately, connected to the ocean. A watershed is a network of rivers and streams that connect to an estuary or bay, which then leads to the ocean. Your own backyard is part of a watershed. What you do at home affects the larger watershed and, eventually, the dolphin's home: the ocean. Explore a dolphin's world inside, and learn how ocean health starts with us. Simple steps can make a difference.

» View a slideshow of images from Our Ocean Planet: The New Dolphin Show.